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Balzer: Jackson's surgery quiets positive Rams vibes
Even though operation was considered minor, it still raises doubts about Jackson's health
The Rams will likely accelerate their attempts to add another running back, but the reality is that the market won’t yield much. There is still interest in former Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook, who has also has injury concerns, including two concussions he suffered last season.
Other free agents available include Justin Fargas, Jamal Lewis and Ladell Betts, but both Lewis and Betts ended the 2009 season on injured reserve before being released by Cleveland and Washington, respectively, while Fargas has also had knee problems.
The name of Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch has been floated, but he gained just 450 yards last season, and has had off-field incidents. The Giants have four running backs on their depth chart, which could make D.J. Ware available later in the summer if Andre Brown is recovered from an Achilles injury that ended his rookie season before it began. After acquiring Leon Washington and LenDale White on draft day, the Seahawks have them to go along with Julius Jones and Justin Forsett.
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